In this blog we will answer the frequently asked question; how much do Lingoo homestay hosts earn? The Lingoo network relies on our dedicated network of language hosts across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand , and the skills and experience they can offer those looking to immerse themselves in a language. Our unique model means we get many enquiries from those new to language holiday hosting and those currently working with agencies on the benefits of Lingoo. During this process one of the common questions is how much do Lingoo Homestay hosts earn?
How Much Do Lingoo Homestay Hosts Earn?
Lingoo is unique in that we offer a safe platform for hosts and families to connect rather than arrange the exchanges. This allows families and hosts flexibility to find the right option for them instead of the impersonal allocation common in the traditional language exchange agencies. It also means our hosts set their own prices, can offer bespoke excursions and additional language services such as tuition at their discretion. Hosts post their price, services and availability on their personalised “offer” page on our site and families can choose whether to open a dialogue with them or not. Choosing the right host for your child is important and families often have many questions they want answered before making a commitment. Our site provides the space where the family can communicate with the host before making a decision. If agreement is met then the exchange can be safely organised through the Lingoo site.
Lingoo Homestay – A Different Approach
Lingoo is a unique service and provides an alternative to the traditional language exchange agencies that often does not provide the best option for the homestay host or the family looking for an exchange. Our hosts have the flexibility to set their own prices and tailor what they offer to their preferences and skills. Whilst families get the peace of mind of being able to use our previous host feedback, communication with the host and their services to decide if a host is right for them. Finally both sides have peace of mind as agreement and financial transaction is monitored by Lingoo.
What price to charge?
Lingoo Host Families manage their own terms and prices, and prices vary significantly depending on the motivation of the Host Family, their geographical location, the accommodation offered, activities etc… The best way to get a feel for the prices being charged by other Lingoo Host Families, is to go to our profile Page and search through Host Families offers in similar locations and with similar conditions as yours and use this as a guide to decide on your own prices.
On a basic level, the Host Family provides food and accommodation as well as sharing their everyday activities with their guest (meals, family life, family outings). This can be offered on a half-board (accommodation + breakfast + evening meal) or full-board (accommodation + breakfast + lunch + evening meal) basis. If you look at a Host Family offer you will see that the price of this service is referred to as "Hosting Price". On top of this, all kinds of options are possible: picking-up and dropping-off your guest at arrival and departure, single or shared room, weekly laundry, catering for special diets, help in organising a language course, etc… You can also offer all kinds of activities: language lessons taught by yourself, hobbies or sport taught by yourself, regular activities with an outside organisation, one-off leisure activities. For each service it is up to you to decide if you'll charge extra or if it is included in you hosting prices.